Christmas is upon us!!

This year has been filled with many ups and downs:
1)  I gave up my job in March because the excessive hours were killing me.
2)  I bought a "new to me" used SUV in May.
3)  I had a cancer scare in June.
4)  I had life saving surgery in July.
5)  I won the first scrapbooking contest I ever entered and received a free stamp set from Cruise and Crop!!

I am on the mend now.  God has carried me through the low and high times as he always does.  Phil. 4:13 is a promise I claim often!  I am ending the year on a high note.  I was offered a contract position with an awesome company.  What a great Christmas present!!  .

Speaking of Christmas presents, do something different this year.  Share your blessings with others.  This can be a frugal gift or something more special if your finances allow.
1)  Donating food to a local pantry would also be a blessing.
2)  Remember those travel size soaps and shampoos you collected at the hotel during your last trip?  Those, along with a warm cap and gloves would be a special blessing for a homeless person.
3)  Pay the toll for the vehicle behind you.
4)  Buy a meal for that single mother in line behind you at the restaurant.

Giving doesn't have to be something big.  Just pay it forward with the blessings God has bestowed upon you.  God is GOOD!  Share His love with others this holiday season!  Then, carry on this behavior into the new year.

Merry Christmas!  Happy New Year!!

Until next time,
Kim :)

Memories

I have considered blogging for many years.  Tonight I decided to take the plunge.  I guess I became bold enough after uploading some of my scrapbook pages to my Facebook photo album.  They were well received by my family and friends on Facebook.
I generally keep those private.  My love affair with scrapping began shortly before my six year old son died in 2003.  We were falling in love with paper crafting as we archived our favorite vacation.
After his death, scrapping became therapy for me. Most of my pages are preserving memories of my precious son.  His life was one taken much too soon from this earth.  Some day when I am old and gray (when I give up my addiction to Garnier Nutrisse!), I want to be able to re-live those moments with a clear focus.  I believe the journaling and pictures will provide that detailed recollection.  If not, they will be pretty books to enjoy!
I also make baby books and cards for family and friends.  Someday I hope to make money with the fetish I have for paper crafting!  Until then, I have many happy friends and family!
Have a blessed day!
The Happy Scrapper